In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
CIRCUM
Cir"cum-. Etym: [Akin to circle, circus.]
Definition: A Latin preposition, used as a prefix in many English words, and signifying around or about.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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16 April 2025
RACY
(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”
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